Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class Recall R/2018/154: Electrical Wiring In Steering Assembly May Be Insufficiently Grounded, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jul 2018
- Launched
- 10,113
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1820
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class vehicles built between 11 June 2011 and 7 June 2017. The steering column clock spring may break. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled to be checked to ensure there is sufficient grounding of the steering components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED Defect: The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy Remedy: .Affected vehicles will be recalled to be checked to ensure there is sufficient grounding of the steering components.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled to be checked to ensure there is sufficient grounding of the steering components.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class built between 11 June 2011 and 7 June 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 10,113 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1820 or the DVSA reference R/2018/154. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| E ClassGround connection bolting | Urgent | R/2025/155 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/166 on 3 Jul 2018, for front axle toe adjustment incorrectly calculated. The one launched after it was R/2018/146 on 30 Jul 2018, for right side of front seat backrests may not lock into place. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/154, launched 9 July 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.